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Hayesville catch Jaxson Caruso applies the tag as Hiawassee Dam's Wyatt Davenport tries to score.

Hayesville catch Jaxson Caruso applies the tag as Hiawassee Dam's Wyatt Davenport tries to score.

Jacket gunslingers ready for at SMC shootout

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Hayesville whipped Swain County, 10-0, Monday to set the stage for a doozy of a finish in the race for the Smoky Mountain Conference baseball crown.
It's full speed ahead for Danielle Anderson as she rounds second and sets sail for third base.

It's full speed ahead for Danielle Anderson as she rounds second and sets sail for third base.

The Lady Jackets seeks another win

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Hayesville’s softball gals seek their second win Thursday at home against Andrews and another on the Wildcats’ diamond the following day.

Hayesville stays atop SMC mountain

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Editor Hayesville reaffirmed its standing as baseball kings of the Smoky Mountain Conference by outscoring Murphy, 23-5, in a pair of convincing victories last week.

Jackets top field at home meet

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Editor The male and female Yellow Jackets left their competitors in the dust during a six-team track and field meet in Hayesville last Wednesday.

Barter batters, Sellers smokes Swain

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Editor Rob Barter celebrated being moved to leadoff batter by going four-for-four, scoring three runs, stealing two bases and knocking in a pair of runs as Hayesville clobbered Swain County, 16-1, in Smoky Mountain Conference baseball action last Tuesday.
Neal Wachob• Clay County Progress Hayesville's Marlo Joyce,right, give her all in a near photo finish in the 300-meter hurdles. Joyce finished just :00.28 behind the winner.

Neal Wachob• Clay County Progress Hayesville's Marlo Joyce,right, give her all in a near photo finish in the 300-meter hurdles. Joyce finished just :00.28 behind the winner.

Seconds equal first for HHS gals

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Editor Hayesville’s girls only won two of 17 events at a five-team track and field meet at Robbinsville Thursday but the Lady Yellow Jackets amassed 66 points in second-place finishes to propel themselves into the winners circle.

Jackson Sellers to pitch for Cougars

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Gary Corsair Sports Editor Jackson Sellers is performing at a level that demands attention from college recruiters, but the Smoky Mountain Conference’s best baseball player has already decided where he’ll play after his remarkable prep career ends.